DIY-HP-LED
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Russia trying to obtain ‘hundreds of ballistic missiles’ from Iran: UK intelligence
Russia is trying to obtain “hundreds of ballistic missiles” from Iran as the military ties between the two countries deepen and the war in Ukraine continues, according to British intelligence.
The United Kingdom’s Defense Ministry tweeted on Saturday that Iran has become one of Russia’s top military backers since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February and Iran’s support of the Russian military is likely to grow in the coming months.
“In return Russia is highly likely offering Iran an unprecedented level of military and technical support that is transforming their defence relationship,” the ministry said.
It said Russia has likely used up a large proportion of its stock of SS-26 Iskander short-range ballistic missiles, which can carry a 500-kilogram warhead up to 500 kilometers. The ministry believes that if Russia successfully obtains a large number of Iranian ballistic missiles, they will be used to expand its strikes against Ukraine’s national infrastructure.
The report comes after the White House warned on Friday that Russia and Iran are preparing for joint weapons production. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the United States does not know how Iran is weighing whether to participate, but Russia aspires to work on a joint production line with Iran.
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said in a statement on Friday that the UK will continue to expose this “desperate alliance” and hold both countries accountable.
Russia has used explosive drones from Iran throughout the war to hit military and civilian targets in Ukraine. Iran is officially neutral but has faced international criticism over Russia’s use of Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine.
Iran’s foreign minister acknowledged last month for the first time that Iran had given drones to Russia, but he said the transfers happened before the war started and Iranian officials did not know of how they were to be used.
Iran and Russia reportedly finalized an agreement later that month to build hundreds of weaponized drones in Russian territory, with production set to begin within months.
thehill.com
Russia is trying to obtain “hundreds of ballistic missiles” from Iran as the military ties between the two countries deepen and the war in Ukraine continues, according to British intelligence.
The United Kingdom’s Defense Ministry tweeted on Saturday that Iran has become one of Russia’s top military backers since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February and Iran’s support of the Russian military is likely to grow in the coming months.
“In return Russia is highly likely offering Iran an unprecedented level of military and technical support that is transforming their defence relationship,” the ministry said.
It said Russia has likely used up a large proportion of its stock of SS-26 Iskander short-range ballistic missiles, which can carry a 500-kilogram warhead up to 500 kilometers. The ministry believes that if Russia successfully obtains a large number of Iranian ballistic missiles, they will be used to expand its strikes against Ukraine’s national infrastructure.
The report comes after the White House warned on Friday that Russia and Iran are preparing for joint weapons production. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the United States does not know how Iran is weighing whether to participate, but Russia aspires to work on a joint production line with Iran.
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said in a statement on Friday that the UK will continue to expose this “desperate alliance” and hold both countries accountable.
Russia has used explosive drones from Iran throughout the war to hit military and civilian targets in Ukraine. Iran is officially neutral but has faced international criticism over Russia’s use of Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine.
Iran’s foreign minister acknowledged last month for the first time that Iran had given drones to Russia, but he said the transfers happened before the war started and Iranian officials did not know of how they were to be used.
Iran and Russia reportedly finalized an agreement later that month to build hundreds of weaponized drones in Russian territory, with production set to begin within months.
Russia trying to obtain ‘hundreds of ballistic missiles’ from Iran: UK intelligence
Russia is trying to obtain “hundreds of ballistic missiles” from Iran as the military ties between the two countries deepen and the war in Ukraine continues, according to British intelligence. The…
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cannabineer
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The theater is becoming quite the laboratory for air assault and defense. The US could do worse than rush a big batch of ammo for the Gepard, mooting the acrimony over Swiss ammo.Russia trying to obtain ‘hundreds of ballistic missiles’ from Iran: UK intelligence
Russia is trying to obtain “hundreds of ballistic missiles” from Iran as the military ties between the two countries deepen and the war in Ukraine continues, according to British intelligence.
The United Kingdom’s Defense Ministry tweeted on Saturday that Iran has become one of Russia’s top military backers since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February and Iran’s support of the Russian military is likely to grow in the coming months.
“In return Russia is highly likely offering Iran an unprecedented level of military and technical support that is transforming their defence relationship,” the ministry said.
It said Russia has likely used up a large proportion of its stock of SS-26 Iskander short-range ballistic missiles, which can carry a 500-kilogram warhead up to 500 kilometers. The ministry believes that if Russia successfully obtains a large number of Iranian ballistic missiles, they will be used to expand its strikes against Ukraine’s national infrastructure.
The report comes after the White House warned on Friday that Russia and Iran are preparing for joint weapons production. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the United States does not know how Iran is weighing whether to participate, but Russia aspires to work on a joint production line with Iran.
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said in a statement on Friday that the UK will continue to expose this “desperate alliance” and hold both countries accountable.
Russia has used explosive drones from Iran throughout the war to hit military and civilian targets in Ukraine. Iran is officially neutral but has faced international criticism over Russia’s use of Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine.
Iran’s foreign minister acknowledged last month for the first time that Iran had given drones to Russia, but he said the transfers happened before the war started and Iranian officials did not know of how they were to be used.
Iran and Russia reportedly finalized an agreement later that month to build hundreds of weaponized drones in Russian territory, with production set to begin within months.
Russia trying to obtain ‘hundreds of ballistic missiles’ from Iran: UK intelligence
Russia is trying to obtain “hundreds of ballistic missiles” from Iran as the military ties between the two countries deepen and the war in Ukraine continues, according to British intelligence. The…
printer
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Ukraine “is upset” with the Norwegian-supplied 35mm anti-aircraft rounds, as they are not compatible with the German Gepard anti-aircraft guns!
Now the problem is that, it recently turned out that the Norwegian 35mm anti-aircraft rounds delivered to Ukraine is not being recognized by the fire control system software on the Gepard anti-aircraft guns and therefore the guns could not fire them.
According to some sources, the tests for the new ammunition can only take place in August, after updating the fire control system software on these anti-aircraft guns.
However, this could be a very serious problem for the defence capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, especially when the war is now entering in its tense phase.
Currently, the Ukrainian Forces cannot use the Norwegian-made 35mm ammunition, if the new weapon configuration is successful in August, Ukraine will have to return the German-supplied Gepard anti-aircraft systems to Germany for the urgent software modifications, while it is not known that when the newly updated anti-aircraft systems will be delivered again.
cannabineer
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I wonder if the Swiss ammo has been fitted with a permissive action link.
ANC
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Pay to win?
cannabineer
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DIY-HP-LED
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I believe the mechanism is to electronically time the rounds to explode when they reach the target computed from radar data and transmitted to the chip in the shell at the gun barrel upon firing. If they just used the ammo and disabled the programed detonation feature in software, it might still work, but not as effectively. I can't see a firmware fix taking as long as they say, this subsystem does not appear that complex and the ammo or the gun firmware can be changed. Is the Norwegian ammo made under license?
DIY-HP-LED
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Hey Victor, no skills or training required! Nobody is getting any, so you can sign right up and be on the next train to Ukraine! Use your connections and buy your own equipment and gun.
Antidote Man
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There is certainly a race war going on in America.
I moved to a horrible city and have watched the segregation, it's unreal. White's all live out in the surrounding farms and small towns and the blacks are confined to awful neighborhoods.
So last night I went outside of my building to throw out some garbage.
I came back in and noticed a young couple coming out. Black couple. I held the door for them, they didn't say thank you, or even acknowledge that I was there.
Unreal..
I moved to a horrible city and have watched the segregation, it's unreal. White's all live out in the surrounding farms and small towns and the blacks are confined to awful neighborhoods.
So last night I went outside of my building to throw out some garbage.
I came back in and noticed a young couple coming out. Black couple. I held the door for them, they didn't say thank you, or even acknowledge that I was there.
Unreal..
Budzbuddha
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Vladimir Putin is scheduled to undergo an emergency colon operation after the Russian leader allegedly fell down a set of stairs and “defecated himself” last week, RadarOnline.com has learned.
The surprising development marks just the latest procedure the 70-year-old Russian president is forced to undergo amid reports Putin’s health is quickly deteriorating.
According to Daily Star, evidence of Putin’s current state of health following the fall was evident Thursday night as the leader met with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov.
An aide was also spotted following Putin closely as the Russian president stepped off his plane and slowly walked over to greet Japarov.
“Putin will have a simple surgical operation,” said one Telegram source regarding his alleged upcoming procedure.
The source added, “The fall from the stairs last week, which resulted in a bruised tailbone, did not go unnoticed and caused new problems not directly related to the bruise.”
He was heard saying “я насрал в штаны “ - I shit my pants !
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, the fall allegedly took place in Putin’s Moscow residence on November 30.
But not only did Putin reportedly stumble down five stairs and land on his tailbone, but the struggling Russian leader also allegedly “involuntarily defecated” himself as a result of the “cancer affecting his stomach and bowels.”
“Nothing critical was diagnosed, the president’s condition closer to nighttime was stable, he can get around on his own, with pain in the coccyx area while sitting being the only thing that bothers him,” said General SVR regarding the incident.
The Press and Information Office of the President of the Russian Federation has since denied the rumors of Putin soiling himself telling Newsweek via email that the story was "completely untrue."
Despite the Press and Information Office’s claim otherwise, other Kremlin insiders have since corroborated the story, confirming that “due to cancer, Putin has serious digestive problems and has been on a strict diet for the past few months”.
The Kremlin insiders also revealed Putin regularly suffers from “bouts of coughing, dizziness, sleep disturbances, abdominal pain and constant nausea” in addition to “the manifestation of symptoms of Parkinson's disease and schizoaffective disorder.”
Due to his ongoing health problems, Putin is purportedly planning to step down from power “in the next 13 months.”
DIY-HP-LED
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He fucked himself so badly they need to replace his asshole! Hey, it's as believable as what the Russians say!
harris hawk
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what's everbody excited about that - there has been wars ever since the start of time - part of human nature !!!!
DIY-HP-LED
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Because it will change the map of Europe, destroy Russia military and their economy for a generation. Also, because it represents the fight between liberal democracy and the forces of despotism. It is also the geopolitical and military bargain of the century and destroying Russia will cost us nothing in the end, since they will pay for their own self destruction with seized money that we literally already have in our banks. Win, win.
Sorry to hear that,I will also hold a door for ANYONE,don't let ignorance deter you from doing acts of kindness and civility,sometimes these simple little things CAN change somebody who is on the edge perspective.
DIY-HP-LED
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People like Trump and Putin start wars that "woke" people finish by defeating them, it was like that in WW2 too.
Not sure I want Russia destroyed totally,I want Russia to overcome their phobia's of foreign invasion,the need for buffer states,autocratic corrupt gov replaced,reparations to Ukraine,War criminals tried in courts of law,hope that doesn't mean Russia is destroyed in the majority of Russian minds or then your right and Russia should be destroyed.Because it will change the map of Europe, destroy Russia military and their economy for a generation. Also, because it represents the fight between liberal democracy and the forces of despotism. It is also the geopolitical and military bargain of the century and destroying Russia will cost us nothing in the end, since they will pay for their own self destruction with seized money that we literally already have in our banks. Win, win.
DIY-HP-LED
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Russia is an empire controlled from Moscow made of many ethnicities and autonomous republics, not a federation. 80% of ethenic Russians live in European Russia, west of the Ural Mountains, not in Asia or Siberia. When we talk about destroying Russia, we are talking about the eventual dissolution of an empire, leaving Russia a rump European state. Moscow has weak links to the east and only a rail line and highway link it with Asia and they cross many rivers using vulnerable bridges. All it would take is parking junk cars on the runways to stop Russia's limited air transport capabilities, the army and its equipment are being destroyed in Ukraine and perhaps Belarus too before it's over.
China can provide options for these places these days and can rapidly expand its rail network into them. They would not invade but use soft economic power with these new independent countries just to the north. There are time zones of virgin forest and minerals there and Kazakhstan on their border stretches all the way to the Caspian Sea and has lots of oil and NG as do other "stans" to its south. China already offered them security assurances and it is a much more profitable and easier path than going for Tawain which would be suicide plain and simple. With Tawain it is not just supporting liberal democracy, but our critical national interests are at stake since most of the world's advanced microchips come out of there. It would mean war with the allies, not just Uncle Sam, but fucking near everybody with money, militaries and industries at stake.
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Sounds good to me,Xi refocuses his attention to raping weakened Russia's east for assets,the western part can be integrated into Europe proper w/some form of gov. fairer to it's people and friendlier to the west. I could live w/a geo-politic shift like that if WW3 is averted. I do think Xi's and the CCP are so fixated on the Taiwan issue that I can't envision them letting go,they're so invested.